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Legal Typist (Transcription)

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Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Legal

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Job Description

Files, diaries and documents all run through you at an estates and trusts company in Johannesburg CBD. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What your day looks like

Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates

Must-haves

At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
Discreet with confidential client information
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
Understanding of court rules and deadlines

Extra points for

Experience with the Master's Office for estates
Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
NCR debt counsellor course

What you get

Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
Close-to-transport offices in city centres
Office hours with no weekend work

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): typing speed certificate if you have one plus references from attorneys you worked for.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.
Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.